Boathouse Beers (2) vs. Old Sparts (3)
The Old Sparts held the Beers scoreless through the first three innings and built a 6–0 lead. The Beers scored five in the fourth, then added eleven more to win by mercy rule after six innings.
16-run rally
Washington Park C · Men’s Lower
2026
Champions
The Boathouse Beers return for the Fall 2026 season at Upper Washington Park in Alameda, California.
Fall 2026Season stats
1Home runRyan Mendoza · 1
0Strikeouts
0Landed can flips
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Championship recap
The Beers win it all.
After falling behind early in the semifinal, the bats came alive and the Beers carried that momentum into the title game.
Lum Bums (1) vs. Boathouse Beers (2)
Boathouse went three-up, three-down in the top of the first, then found a way to finish the season on top.
Champions
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Fall 2026 · Men’s Upper
Tuesday night schedule
Eight regular-season games at Arnerich Field, Upper Washington Park, followed by the league playoffs on October 27.
8Games
2Bye weeks
10/27Playoffs
| Week | Date | Time | Matchup | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 18 | — | Bye | — |
| 2 | Aug 25 | 7:00 PM | Home vs. Misfits | L 11–14 HR: Ryan Mendoza · Strikeouts: 0 · Can flips: 0 |
| 3 | Sep 1 | 7:00 PM | Away at Pearl St Pirates by Swell | — |
| 4 | Sep 8 | 7:00 PM | Away at Inglorious Batters | — |
| 5 | Sep 15 | 8:10 PM | Home vs. Dusty Ol’ Mitts | — |
| 6 | Sep 22 | — | Bye | — |
| 7 | Sep 29 | 8:10 PM | Away at Misfits | — |
| 8 | Oct 6 | 8:10 PM | Home vs. Pearl St Pirates by Swell | — |
| 9 | Oct 13 | 8:10 PM | Home vs. Inglorious Batters | — |
| 10 | Oct 20 | 7:00 PM | Away at Dusty Ol’ Mitts | — |
Tuesday, October 27
Official schedule
League playoffs
Semifinals begin at 6:30 PM and 7:40 PM. The championship game starts at 8:50 PM.
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2026 spring season
Game notes & season stats
Highlights preserved from the original Softball Beers site.
Week 8 Old Sparts pull away late +
The Old Sparts gave the Boathouse Beers a tough game. Going into the fifth, Boathouse was down one and scored one. With five minutes left, the Old Sparts scored seven and ran out the clock.
Week 4 Five homers power the Beers +
The Beers beat the Exelorators 21–15. The game opened with a 6–4–3 double play, and the bats stayed hot. Tied at 15 entering the fifth, the Beers held the opposition scoreless and put up nine runs.
Home runs: Hanley 2, Justin, Chris, Jeff and Shane.
Week 3 Beers beat the Exelorators, 21–15 +
Two first-inning home runs from Justin and Chris set the tone. Boathouse held the Exelorators scoreless in the fifth and finished the game with a nine-run surge.
Week 2 Lum Bums win in six +
The Lum Bums found the gaps and pulled away by ten runs. Shane McDermott and Justin Green led the Boathouse offense with a home run each.
Home runs: Shane McDermott and Justin Green. Landed can flip: Nigel Singh.
Week 1 Opening win, 21–15 +
Boathouse started the season with a win against the Exelorators. The defense opened with a double play and the lineup produced five home runs.
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The squad
2026 roster
| Number | Name | Hometown |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sean Hanley | Lunenburg, MA |
| 34 | Dan Grossman | Lunenburg, MA |
| 13 | Eric Greene | Tracy, CA |
| 3 | Mike Ginsburg | Alameda, CA |
| 28 | Shane McDermott | Kingston, NY |
| 19 | Jeffrey Mena | Miami, FL |
| 8 | Chris Pereira | Alameda, CA |
| 6 | Justin Green | Alameda, CA |
| 30 | Nigel Singh | Oakland, CA |
| 11 | Jeremy Wright | Oakland, CA |
| 22 | Drew Dutt | Hayward, CA |
| 69 | Ryan Mendoza | San Leandro, CA |
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From the archive
Team gallery
Original team photos preserved from the old Softball Beers site.
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Know the game
Team & league rules
Land a flip
After finishing a beer, a player gets one flip. Call a teammate’s name before the flip. If the empty can lands upright, that teammate takes the shotgun.
The can must complete at least a half rotation.Strike out
A swinging or looking strikeout means owing the team a 30-pack and wearing the pink tutu until the coach decides otherwise.
A foul-out does not count as a strikeout.League basics
At-bats begin with a 1–1 count. Games run seven innings or one hour. The first four innings have a five-run limit; later innings are open.
Run past home plate to the right—do not touch home.Mercy rule
- 20 runs after four innings
- 15 runs after five innings
- 12 runs after six innings
Bat regulations
Slow-pitch bats marked ASA or USA are allowed. USSSA-only bats are not. A bat carrying both stamps is permitted.
Shop approved-style bats
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Built since 2023
Team history
Established by Sean Hanley in August 2023, the Beers joined Alameda’s Tuesday Lower League and reached the championship in their first season.
Champions
Washington Park C · Men’s Lower champions.
Upper division
Fall: 2–8 in Alameda’s B-level upper division. Spring: 2–5–2.
Second place
Five regular-season wins, a 16–5 semifinal victory and a runner-up finish.
The first season
A 6–3–1 record and a championship appearance in the team’s debut.
More from the archive +
Bad News
The Oakland Wednesday-night team played in the C League and won the 2022 summer championship.
2023 roster: JP Cart, Luke Pulaski, Benjie Achtenberg, Gable McCarthy, Sean Hanley, Seth Schreiberg, Rudy Meza, Josh Freund, Charles Buffa, Elan Emanuel, Benjamin Altman and Sean McTigue.
Island Ballin’ Tournament · 2024
A rain-delayed opener ended in a 9–8 walk-off win over Auntie Slayers. Sean Hanley homered and Jeffrey Mena recorded a strikeout.
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Off the field
Beers banquets
Third annual
The Cavalier · San Francisco
The newest chapter in a tradition that started at the Boathouse Tavern in 2023.
Coach’s backyard
Held on the coach’s birthday, July 26, 2025.
Topgolf · San Jose
The second annual team banquet, held December 10, 2024.
Boathouse Tavern
The first annual Beers banquet, held December 5, 2023.
Official team sponsor
Boathouse Tavern
The Boathouse Tavern on Clement Avenue is the Beers’ home away from the field—our go-to spot for post-game celebrations and end-of-season banquets.
Open seven days a week, until midnight Thursday through Saturday and until 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday.
Visit Boathouse Tavern
Alameda
BOATHOUSE
Official sponsor of the Beers
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Gear up
Team shop & partners
New silver-bullet edition team jerseys are available for $28 each when ordering six or more.
ASP apparel
Custom Boathouse Beers jerseys for the squad.
Franklin Sports
Batting gloves, training gear and protective equipment. Purchases made through the team link may earn Softball Beers a commission.
Visit Franklin SportsDHgate
Custom jersey options inspired by the movie BASEketball. Delivery typically takes 20–40 days and quality may vary.
Order on DHgateSome shop links are affiliate links. SoftballBeers.com may receive a commission on qualifying purchases.
About the Beers
Friends first.
Competitors always.
Sean Hanley established the team in August 2023 after previously managing a 20–7 men’s slow-pitch team in Central Massachusetts and playing with the Oakland Shots.
The California roster brought together players from the Shots, Hayward’s Wildcard, friends and family. The name “The Beers” comes from the movie BASEketball.
The idea is simple: play hard, find ways to win and enjoy time together after the game.
Get in touch
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